Women's Health in General Practice

ISBN
9780729578714

Edition
2

Publication Date
7 Jan 2011

Publisher
Elsevier Health Sciences

Author(s)
Danielle Mazza

Overview

A clear, accessible guide to womenâ€™s health, providing evidence-based information relevant to the primary care setting Womenâ€™s Health in General Practice, 2nd Edition has been written for General Practitioners, family physicians and doctors undertaking general practice training programs. This comprehensive womenâ€™s health textbook will also assist health practitioners working in rural and remote areas, and nurse practitioners working in primary care settings. This new edition of Womenâ€™s Health in General Practice textbook incorporates a fresh style and format focused on the needs of busy doctors and nurses. Of particular benefit are the textbookâ€™s practice tips and examples of useful approaches to take when dealing with womenâ€™s sexual health issues and reproductive health issues. Key point summaries, pullout boxes and tables highlighting pertinent points, tips for practitioners, case scenarios and a Q&A format all make Womenâ€™s Health in General Practice, 2nd Edition an essential addition to any general practice.

Addresses common issues seen by GPs in their practice and addresses the questions and quandaries they face on a day to day basisGives practical information and advice to GPs that where possible is based on up to date guidelines or research evidenceTips and example of useful approaches when undertaking histories, examining, and managing womenâ€™s health problemsDiscussion of current controversies in womenâ€™s healthThis second edition has been fully revised to include recent developments in womenâ€™s health such as:

â€¢Â the quick-start method for commencement of contraception, better â€˜missed pillâ€™ rules, developments in the provision of emergency contraception and an overview of new contraceptive devices such as the NuvaRingâ€¢Â the epidemiology of HPV infection, its relationship to cervical cancer and HPV vaccinationâ€¢Â better characterisation of the risk inherent in a family history of breast and/or ovarian cancerâ€¢Â greater awareness of the importance of preconception care, the breadth of issues that need to be addressed and the effect of lifestyle factors on fertilityâ€¢Â developments in the understanding of the aetiology and management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)â€¢Â evidence-based guidelines to support diagnosis and management of common conditions such as menorrhagia, endometriosis, miscarriage and postnatal care, and support of evidence-based counselling regarding ovarian cancer screening, sexual problems and intimate partner violence